Crafty lil mouse stitches: First Sew Hot brand rep parcel…

I was so excited to receive my first sew hot brand rep parcel this month. I was sent the new Alison Glass ‘Wildflower’ fabric range. I must admit I was a little unsure about some prints in the collection, however my sister liked them. So I decided to split the collection into two fabric pulls and make us both some pouches.

My sister hasn’t got a maxi travel sewing case yet, so I thought it was time I made her one. Of course, I wanted to make her a mini travel sewing case too. My sister said she wasn’t doing as much sewing lately but could use a pouch for her tablet, notepad and stationary for uni. I had to make the maxi travel sewing case, 1” taller to accommodate her Samsung tablet. I split the top slip pocket into 3 sections. I used foam instead of my usual batting and interfacing selection. I thought it would give her tablet a bit more protection. I was also interested to see how it would turn out, it is lovely in my opinion, and I would definitely try it again. I also switched out the ribbon for elastic on the mini case. I have done this with a couple of my cases and it makes it very user friendly.

I took inspiration for the quilting from the walk book by jacquie gering. I have both of the walking foot quilting books and find them so useful. I actually scaled down the design for the smaller pouches as I felt it would work better to see more of the design. I definitely aren’t confident enough at quilting to do a full quilt but I think doing these small projects is building my skills and confidence. The quilting definitely popped more on the foam and the variegated thread adds interest, so I am very happy with that.

For my fabric selection, I decided I might as well make myself another maxi and mini travel case set. I have made several and use them all. I think I might not use this set for sewing too, so I didn’t add the needle keeper felt. I am thinking of the maxi for stationary and the mini for in my handbag. I think it will work well for those little bits I always have in my bag, like plasters, tablets, lip balm and tissues etc, only time will tell though.

Overall I am very happy with how all the cases look in the end and we are both looking forward to using them. I am also very excited to receive my next brand rep parcel, of course I will come back and blog about that one too.

More photos of this and my other makes are over on Instagram @craftylilmouse if you fancy having a look.